Abstract
Family, genus and species group names in the family Tanypezidae (Diptera: Schizophora) are catalogued, providing references to occurrence in the literature and nomenclature. Full synonymies are provided, including generic combinations for species, type localities, and repositories and sex for name-bearing types. Species distributions by country are provided, noting biogeographic region(s). The Tanypezidae are known from 28 species in two genera (Tanypeza Fallén and Neotanypeza Hendel).